QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 

• Bachelor’s degree such as Aviation, Math, Science and/or Business or other related field from a recognized college or university. May substitute one year of directly related experience for one year of education.
• At least 3 years of progressively increasing experience in Quality Assurance or related fields including:
  • The application of quality assurance principles, such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis / A3 Problem Solving
  • Quality systems including ISO9001, AS9100
  • Experience and ability to compile data and perform analysis for the purpose of reporting
• Experience scheduling, performing and documenting internal system and process based audits
• Experience in an FAA or EASA Part 145 and/or Part 21 regulated environment including knowledge of aircraft related processes

• Ability to manage projects including setting of agendas, meeting management, tracking and reporting of progress toward established goals.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrate ability to express concepts clearly and concisely in verbal and written communications.
• Must be proficient in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be able to climb stairs and move about the factory floor, other offices, and onboard aircraft with or without reasonable accommodation.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor Certification
• FAA Certification – Airframe and other
• Functional French language skill
• Some skill in digital photography

NON-PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

•  Encourage innovation which increases quality and customer satisfaction while decreasing cost through example, work environment, and motivation.
• Interfaces across departments to suggest and implement process improvements that result in reduced operational expenses and increased value to internal and external customers.
• Provides management-level training in quality assurance methodologies.
• Special Projects as requested by Management
• Other duties as assigned.